Everlasting Amethyst Bigleaf Hydrangea

Everlasting Amethyst Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Everlasting Amethyst')

Everlasting Amethyst Bigleaf Hydrangea is a compact mophead with long-lasting bi-color transitions, opening fuchsia to violet depending on soil acidity and maturing through reddish pink with bright green accents to fully lime green. Dense, glossy foliage and sturdy stems keep flower heads upright for a refined display in small spaces, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Large, color-shifting mopheads on strong, cut-flower-grade stems hold for weeks on the plant and in the vase. Glossy, dark green leaves create a clean backdrop that highlights each stage of bloom.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal; avoid hot, reflected exposures.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, humus-rich soil; flower color varies with pH and aluminum availability.
• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during bud and bloom; do not allow prolonged dryness.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 2 to 2.5 ft tall and 2 to 2.5 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Evolving fuchsia to violet to lime green blooms create a season-long centerpiece.
• Foundation Planting: Compact habit fits under windows and along paths.
• Mixed Borders: Pairs with hostas, ferns, and summer perennials.
• Containers: Performs in large pots with consistent moisture and shade.
• Cut Flowers: Excellent heads with notably long vase life.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly in summer; mulch to keep roots cool and moist.
• Pruning: Bloom primarily on older wood; prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove spent heads.
• Fertilizing: Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer; for violet tones acidify soil with available aluminum, for pink tones apply garden lime where appropriate.
• Mulching: Maintain a 2 inch organic mulch, keeping it off the stems.
• Notes: Protect swelling buds from late frosts; avoid heavy spring pruning that removes flower set.

Why Choose Everlasting Amethyst Bigleaf Hydrangea?

• Dynamic Color: Flowers evolve from fuchsia or violet to lime green for extended interest.
• Compact Form: Small footprint with full-size bloom impact.
• Sturdy Stems: Strong, non-flopping framework supports large heads.
• Cut-Flower Quality: Exceptional vase life for indoor display.
• Reliable Performance: Consistent flowering with minimal pruning needs.

Provide morning sun, afternoon shade, steady moisture, and light post-bloom pruning to maintain dense growth and richly colored, long-lasting mopheads.